Romans 14:3

despise. Compare Luke 18:9; Luke 23:11.

judge. App-122.

God. App-98.

hath received. received.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth; for God hath received him.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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³ Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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